Assistant Vice President, Controllership
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is required.
- 8–11 years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, with at least 3-4 years in a managerial or lead capacity.
- Solid working knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP.
- Proven experience in a high-transaction-volume industry (fintech, payments, crypto, e-commerce, or similar).
- Practical understanding of digital asset infrastructure, wallet mechanics, and multi-system ledger reconciliations.
- High operational ownership, executive presence, structured problem-solving, and a track record of driving discipline under tight reporting schedules.
- Prior exposure to digital assets or crypto accounting is preferred.
Full description
About PDAX
At PDAX, we believe that the future of money is digital, and our mission is to empower all Filipinos to grow their wealth through blockchain technology.
As one of the first crypto firms in the Philippine market, we feel a sense of duty to our users and to the ecosystem to set the standard for safety, ease of access, and reliability. We expect our team to share in this responsibility and cherish our vision of a more open and equitable financial system.
We are looking for new team members that are passionate about cryptocurrency, want to work in a disruptive, fast-growing industry, and thrive in a start-up environment.
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to talk.
About the Role
The Head of Controllership owns the overall accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of PDAX’s financial management and accounting operations. This role leads day-to-day controllership execution, enforces internal controls, manages team performance, and ensures full compliance with BSP, SEC, and BIR requirements. The Head of Controllership serves as the primary operational lead for external audits and regulatory financial filings, ensuring the company’s books remain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready across all business lines.
General Responsibilities
Financial Control & Accounting Operations
- Direct and oversee the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, maintaining strict alignment with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS/IFRS) and tax frameworks.
- Oversee comprehensive general ledger operations, including Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Revenue Accounting, Expense Accruals, and Intercompany settlements across legal entities.
- Establish and govern operational controllership frameworks for digital assets, driving policy implementation for crypto revenue recognition, fair value accounting, and impairment assessments under evolving standards.
Regulatory Compliance & Audit Management
- Hold primary accountability for statutory and regulatory financial submissions required by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
- Lead internal and external financial audits end-to-end, acting as the primary senior liaison for external audit firms o ensure clean, timely audit completion.
- Monitor evolving local regulations and global IFRS/GAAP developments regarding digital assets, stablecoins, and fintech operations, applying required adjustments to accounting processes.
Governance, Risk, & Internal Controls
- Design, implement, and monitor robust internal financial control systems to safeguard company assets, mitigate operational risk, and prevent financial errors or fraud.